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Who Is the Statue of Liberty Modeled After?
History
The Statue of Liberty is believed to be was modeled primarily after two key inspirations: sculptor F...
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Why Do Militaries Have Bands?
Military
Military bands play a vital role in supporting the overall effectiveness of armed forces. Their cont...
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How High Can A 737 Fly?
Aviation
The service ceiling of modern Boeing 737NG and 737MAX aircrafts is 41000ft (12496.8m). Earlier 73...
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When were QR codes invented?
Technology
QR codes were invented in 1994 by DENSO WAVE, a division of DENSO Corporation in Japan. The inventio...
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Why Are Tunnel Boring Machines Buried and Abandoned After Completing a Tunnel?
Construction
Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) are often buried and abandoned at the end of a tunnel project due to p...
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How Much Energy Does It Take To Create A Single Ice Cube?
Physics
To create a 30g ice cube from water at room temperature (25°C), you need 13,159.5 Joules of energy.
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Why are TV Remotes often Called 'Clickers'?
Technology
TV remotes are often called "clickers" because of the Zenith Space Command, a groundbreaking remote ...
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How long do car batteries last?
Automotive
Car batteries typically last between 3 to 5 years, but can last as long as 10 years in some cases. T...
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Why was New York called New Amsterdam?
History
New York was originally called New Amsterdam. This name was given by the Dutch West India Company, w...
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What Navy Ship Did Cher Film 'If I Could Turn Back Time' On?
Music
Cher filmed the music video for "If I Could Turn Back Time" on the USS Missouri in 1989, a decision ...
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